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Introduction to lightning protection
The decision about which type to use is often based more
on country-specific historical preferences or aesthetic
considerations than the superiority of one type over another.
High quality Furse conductors, plus appropriate fittings,
are available for all three systems.
Flat tape conductor system
Flat tape conductors are easy to install, with no need to
straighten for a neat finish. Available in copper or aluminium,
flat tape can be installed bare or with a choice of PVC
coverings, to enable the tape to blend with modern
building fabrics.
Tinned copper tape is also available for applications that
require additional protection measures, and copper braid is
available for use where flexibility is necessary, e.g. on moving
installations like gates or doors.
Furse copper tape is approved to BS EN 13601, whilst Furse
aluminium tape is manufactured to BS EN 755-5.
When designing a structural lightning protection system using the Faraday Cage
principle advocated by IEC/BS EN 62305, it is possible to use one or more types
of conductor, such as flat tape, solid circular or cable and wire (stranded).